Author: Chris Mahfouz

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Hurricane Laura: What do I do now?

With the arrival of Hurricane Laura, hurricane season officially began for Southeast Texas and neighboring Louisiana. What are some basics tips for those journeying back home to pick up the pieces and find themselves asking, “What do I do now?” · Stay Safe! – Be careful getting back home and surveying for damage. Obey orders…

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When and Where do Most Trucking Accidents Occur?

Texas drivers are unfortunately no strangers to trucking and commercial vehicle wrecks. But when are trucking and commercial vehicle wrecks most likely to occur? And where are the most frequent locations for them? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration conducts an annual study to answer these very questions. Answering the question of when: · According…

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The Houston Rockets Join Fight Against Insurers Refusing to Pay Business Interruption Insurance Claims

The Houston Rockets recently sued their insurance provider for failing to provide business interruption compensation under the team’s $400 million insurance policy. In doing so, they are believed to be one of the first NBA teams to file a lawsuit to recover losses arising from COVID-19. The Rockets are certainly not alone in their fight….

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Ride-Sharing Injury Claims: Insurance Requirements for Uber and Lyft Car Wrecks Depends, in Part, on the Status of the Driver

If you are in a motor vehicle accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver, it can be challenging to figure out who is responsible for paying your medical bills and other personal injury or property damages. Drivers and passengers are protected in Texas via insurance requirements that help ensure that ride-sharing drivers working for companies…

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Perfect Storms: Oil Rig Workers Face Back to Back Airlift Evacuations from Gulf Platforms with Coronavirus Outbreak and Tropical Storm Cristobal

Hit by the twin storms of the ongoing pandemic as well as Tropical Storm Cristobal, offshore workers face continuing airlift evacuations under already dangerous working conditions. On May 27, 2020, nine Shell employees were evacuated from an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico after several workers tested positive for coronavirus. According to the…

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TBI’s: The Invisible-Injury That Is Very Real

When someone breaks an arm or a leg, it is easy to see the cast (perhaps signed by well-wishers), the crutches (hopefully padded), and the basic difficulties experienced by the person in trying to walk or grasp things as they once did. But there are common injuries that do not always have such outwardly visible…

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“The Fatal Four”

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) released recent statistics for the four leading causes of workplace deaths in the construction industry: 1. Falls (33.5%) – Adequate fall protection and training is key as many injuries and deaths involve falls from unprotected edges, floor holes, ladders, and scaffolding. 2. Struck-By Accidents (11.1%) – “Struck-by” accidents…

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